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At which vertebrl level and in which dermatome is the umbilicus?
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L3/L4 and T10, respectively
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What distinguishes intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal structures?
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Intraperitoneal structures are supported by the mesentary
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Which structures are considered retroperitoneal
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Suprarenal (adrenal) gland, Aorta+IVC, Duodenum (2nd and 3rd parts), Pancreas (except tail), Ureters, Colon, Kidneys, Esophagus (lower 2/3), Rectum (upper 2/3)
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At what level does the celiac trunk leave the AA?
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T12
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At what level does the SMA branch from the AA?
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L1
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At what level does the IMA branch from the AA?
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L3
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At what level do the renal arteries branch from the AA?
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L1
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At what level does the AA bifurcate, and which structures are formed?
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L4; AA branching to the common iliac arteries as well as giving off the median sacral artery
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Which structure defines direct v. indirect inguinal hernias?
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The inferior epigastric artery:
-Herniation lateral to the IEA => indirect hernia (infant males) -Herniattion medial to the IEA => direct hernia (adult males) |
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What is Behcet Syndrome?
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IC-mediated small vessel vasculitis possibly associated with viral infection
Characterized clinically by: recurrent aphthous ulcers, genital ulcers and uveitis |
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Where does oral HSV typically lie dormant?
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In the ganglion of the trigeminal nerve (CN V)
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What is the expression pattern of the mumps virus?
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The expression pattern of this disease is
-Parotid glands -Meninges (aseptic) -Pancreas -Testicles (males > 10 yo) |
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How is a Warthin tumor distinguished?
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It is a parotid gland (typically) with lymphoid tissue (germinal centers, abundant lymphocytes) on biopsy
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What is the normal range for TSH?
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0.47 - 5.5 mIU/L
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What is the normal range for free T4?
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0.89 - 1.76 mg/dL
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What are the adverse effects of levothyroxine?
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Atrial fibrillation, osteoporosis and general symptoms of hyperthyroidism
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Which anti-arrhythmic is implicated in thyroiditis (hypothyroid)?
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Amiodarone
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Which iatrogenic factors may result in hypothyroidism?
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Drugs: lithium, IFN-α or amiodarone
Procedures: thyroid surgery or radiation |
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What is the normal WBC differential in pregnancy?
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Increased WBCs (increasing through gestation to 20,000 at delivery) with differential:
65-75% PMN 20-30% lymphocytes Rest: eosinophils, basophils, bands |
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What is the normal range for WBCs?
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5,000 - 10,000 per mcL
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